Infleqtion
Staff Electrical Engineer - Team Lead in Quantum for Aerospace
Infleqtion, Louisville, Colorado, United States, 80028
Staff Electrical Engineer - Team Lead in Quantum for Aerospace
Infleqtion
is a global quantum technology company solving the world’s most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products, Infleqtion enables "quantum everywhere" through our ecosystem of devices and platforms.
Location Infleqtion has 6 office locations, operating out of Boulder/Louisville, CO; Madison, WI; Chicago, IL; Oxford, UK; and Melbourne, AU. This position is a full‑time, hybrid position which will be located in our Louisville, CO office.
Position Summary Infleqtion is seeking an exceptional Staff Electrical Engineer with aerospace experience to support and act as a team leader in electrical engineering development, strategy, delivery, and circuit operation in challenging environments in support of novel quantum sensors. This position will be responsible for leading the electrical design and development of electronic systems and subsystems for Infleqtion’s quantum products, with a focus on space‑deployed systems. In this role, the selected candidate will collaborate with researchers, other engineers, and manufacturing to bring Infleqtion’s disruptive quantum technologies to new environments. The individual in this role has significant opportunity to influence Infleqtion’s prototype and product development and to further Infleqtion’s leadership in quantum technologies.
Job Responsibilities
Management of a team responsible for electronics and microsystems architecture, design, test, and verification, including digital, mixed‑signal, and analog electronics from DC to RF frequencies
Presenting progress and results to the end customer
Design of analog and/or mixed signal subsystems, FPGA‑based controllers
Translating product requirements into electronic and microsystems architecture and designs
Execution of modelling, simulation, and analytical efforts required to enable product performance
Integration of electronics subsystems with mechanical, optical, and other subsystems
Identifying and engaging key suppliers
Following Infleqtion’s Product Lifecycle Process and supporting Phase gate reviews, critical design reviews, and executive updates
Supporting development of risk management plans and risk resolution, and supporting reliability analysis and continuous improvement
Coaching and mentoring junior engineers
Other duties as assigned or required
About The Team You’ll join a passionate and experienced team developing one of the world’s first space‑deployable quantum gravity sensors. This effort is foundational to future navigation, earth science, and resource exploration missions.
Travel Up to 10% travel may be required to support off‑site testing, deliveries, and integration.
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.
Requirements Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, with a focus in design electronics and/or embedded systems engineering
8+ years of relevant and progressive experience in similar roles including electrical design
Experience developing electronic systems for challenging non‑terrestrial environments, e.g. LEO, MEO
Experience mentoring more junior engineers and leading teams
Experience providing consultancy and strategic support to electrical engineering projects
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with all levels of an organization; Professional‑level communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a highly collaborative, cross‑functional, team‑oriented, and matrixed environment
Desire and demonstrated ability to thrive and produce results in a fluid, dynamic, and fast‑paced environment
Demonstrated ability to learn new and complex topics quickly
Resourceful problem‑solver who collaboratively identifies effective paths forward with demonstrated expertise in executing productization efforts and working in highly technical environments
Ability to travel domestically and (potentially) internationally up to 10%
Desired Qualifications
Master’s or PhD degree in electrical engineering or embedded systems engineering
Proficiency in FPGA design, implementation, and verification
Demonstrated ability to optimize FPGA designs for performance, power, and resource utilization in real‑world applications
Experience in delivering new, advanced technologies to commercial markets
Experience in hardware DFx (design for cost, manufacturing, assembly, test, sustainment)
Experience working with complex systems that integrate hardware, firmware, and software. Knowledge of best practices in software engineering is a plus
Familiarity with rad‑hard microprocessors
Familiarity with embedded firmware
Familiarity with quantum computing, mechanics, or physics
Familiarity with electro‑optical design and integrated photonics
Active listening and presence with team members
Benefits The targeted salary range for this role is
$150,000 to $185,000
on an annualized basis plus eligibility to participate in our annual incentive plan.
100% company paid Employee coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short/Long Term Disability insurance programs
Employer funded Health Savings Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Matching Programs
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Healthcare Savings Account
Paid FMLA Leave
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Employer Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment
Equal Opportunity Here you have freedom to embrace your whole self: who you love, your gender identity and expression, skin color, age, appearance, disability, neurodiversity, DNA, military/veteran status, citizenship, and other factors that make up who you are. Your uniqueness is valued, welcomed, and appreciated here. We are dedicated to providing a positive workplace and base all employment decisions on your qualifications, performance, merits, as well as business needs. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information If this opportunity interests you and you fit the job description, please submit an application. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please feel free to contact us at hr@coldquanta.com.
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is a global quantum technology company solving the world’s most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products, Infleqtion enables "quantum everywhere" through our ecosystem of devices and platforms.
Location Infleqtion has 6 office locations, operating out of Boulder/Louisville, CO; Madison, WI; Chicago, IL; Oxford, UK; and Melbourne, AU. This position is a full‑time, hybrid position which will be located in our Louisville, CO office.
Position Summary Infleqtion is seeking an exceptional Staff Electrical Engineer with aerospace experience to support and act as a team leader in electrical engineering development, strategy, delivery, and circuit operation in challenging environments in support of novel quantum sensors. This position will be responsible for leading the electrical design and development of electronic systems and subsystems for Infleqtion’s quantum products, with a focus on space‑deployed systems. In this role, the selected candidate will collaborate with researchers, other engineers, and manufacturing to bring Infleqtion’s disruptive quantum technologies to new environments. The individual in this role has significant opportunity to influence Infleqtion’s prototype and product development and to further Infleqtion’s leadership in quantum technologies.
Job Responsibilities
Management of a team responsible for electronics and microsystems architecture, design, test, and verification, including digital, mixed‑signal, and analog electronics from DC to RF frequencies
Presenting progress and results to the end customer
Design of analog and/or mixed signal subsystems, FPGA‑based controllers
Translating product requirements into electronic and microsystems architecture and designs
Execution of modelling, simulation, and analytical efforts required to enable product performance
Integration of electronics subsystems with mechanical, optical, and other subsystems
Identifying and engaging key suppliers
Following Infleqtion’s Product Lifecycle Process and supporting Phase gate reviews, critical design reviews, and executive updates
Supporting development of risk management plans and risk resolution, and supporting reliability analysis and continuous improvement
Coaching and mentoring junior engineers
Other duties as assigned or required
About The Team You’ll join a passionate and experienced team developing one of the world’s first space‑deployable quantum gravity sensors. This effort is foundational to future navigation, earth science, and resource exploration missions.
Travel Up to 10% travel may be required to support off‑site testing, deliveries, and integration.
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.
Requirements Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, with a focus in design electronics and/or embedded systems engineering
8+ years of relevant and progressive experience in similar roles including electrical design
Experience developing electronic systems for challenging non‑terrestrial environments, e.g. LEO, MEO
Experience mentoring more junior engineers and leading teams
Experience providing consultancy and strategic support to electrical engineering projects
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with all levels of an organization; Professional‑level communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a highly collaborative, cross‑functional, team‑oriented, and matrixed environment
Desire and demonstrated ability to thrive and produce results in a fluid, dynamic, and fast‑paced environment
Demonstrated ability to learn new and complex topics quickly
Resourceful problem‑solver who collaboratively identifies effective paths forward with demonstrated expertise in executing productization efforts and working in highly technical environments
Ability to travel domestically and (potentially) internationally up to 10%
Desired Qualifications
Master’s or PhD degree in electrical engineering or embedded systems engineering
Proficiency in FPGA design, implementation, and verification
Demonstrated ability to optimize FPGA designs for performance, power, and resource utilization in real‑world applications
Experience in delivering new, advanced technologies to commercial markets
Experience in hardware DFx (design for cost, manufacturing, assembly, test, sustainment)
Experience working with complex systems that integrate hardware, firmware, and software. Knowledge of best practices in software engineering is a plus
Familiarity with rad‑hard microprocessors
Familiarity with embedded firmware
Familiarity with quantum computing, mechanics, or physics
Familiarity with electro‑optical design and integrated photonics
Active listening and presence with team members
Benefits The targeted salary range for this role is
$150,000 to $185,000
on an annualized basis plus eligibility to participate in our annual incentive plan.
100% company paid Employee coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short/Long Term Disability insurance programs
Employer funded Health Savings Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Matching Programs
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Healthcare Savings Account
Paid FMLA Leave
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Employer Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment
Equal Opportunity Here you have freedom to embrace your whole self: who you love, your gender identity and expression, skin color, age, appearance, disability, neurodiversity, DNA, military/veteran status, citizenship, and other factors that make up who you are. Your uniqueness is valued, welcomed, and appreciated here. We are dedicated to providing a positive workplace and base all employment decisions on your qualifications, performance, merits, as well as business needs. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information If this opportunity interests you and you fit the job description, please submit an application. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please feel free to contact us at hr@coldquanta.com.
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